Awakenings Coffee & Wine
2734 Erie Ave, Cincinnati, OH
Crema's Take
“This espresso-focused neighborhood gem has earned a devoted following by doing the fundamentals exceptionally well: the baristas remember regular orders, pour consistently excellent shots, and create a genuinely welcoming space where both laptop workers and lingerers feel equally at home. Beyond the stellar coffee, it's one of Cincinnati's later-opening cafés, making it the rare spot where you can settle in for an afternoon work session or evening meet-up without watching the lights dim at 5 PM. The vibe is decidedly local and intentional—think smaller tables, thoughtful pastries (including vegan options), and a team that treats every customer like a regular, even on their first visit.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
I work at a neighboring restaurant and visit this café twice a day everyday and this, hands down, is the finest and most personalized treatment ive ever received. They remember my order and its always perfect. Even when I make mistakes ordering, they fix it and then some. Best Cafe in the city by FAR.
A GREAT cup of coffee if you want to get away from the mermaid. The service was quick, friendly and great. Plenty of seating both inside and out and clearly a place for the locals to gather and support which made me very happy to see. Highly recommended.
Conclusion - Nice little place to go to do some studying or reading. Consists of moslty smaller tables. Good solo excursions, since it's open later than most other coffee shops on weekdays! Very nice outdoor area for hanging out. Would suggest more common drinks like lattes. Check out the full review on our Instagram or TikTok @hunting_coffee
My friend enjoyed the coffee she got. I got the pistachio rose cake, which was okay but a little dry. It smelled like roses, but surprisingly didn't taste much like either rose or pistachio
I stopped by for the first time to work on my computer, and it was a great experience! The coffee was nice, and I really enjoyed the vegan lemon loaf. I will definitely be back to try the other vegan pastries while getting some work done! Nice atmosphere and good wifi. I did have to pay for parking out front (I am unsure if there is free parking nearby, as I am new to the area).
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